{"id":1031,"date":"2017-07-19T05:00:37","date_gmt":"2017-07-19T10:00:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/throughthelensoffaith\/?p=1031"},"modified":"2017-07-13T20:05:01","modified_gmt":"2017-07-14T01:05:01","slug":"keeping-bright-thoughts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/throughthelensoffaith\/2017\/07\/keeping-bright-thoughts.html","title":{"rendered":"Keeping bright thoughts"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/throughthelensoffaith\/files\/2017\/06\/IMG_1266.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1013 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.beliefnet.com\/sites\/388\/2017\/06\/IMG_1266-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_1266\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>It amazes me the influence of color in our lives. A bright bouquet of flowers may just help you get through a dark day.<\/p>\n<p>Whether there are clouds on the horizon or a storm making its way across your path, keeping a glimpse of a bright flower or something that keeps you lifted up can get you through.<\/p>\n<p>What bright image do you keep in mind in the midst of struggle? Can you name it as a color of some sort?<\/p>\n<p>Maybe your bright light is a scripture passage that keeps you grounded. Or maybe it is a favorite photo of your loved ones. Be intentional this week in acknowledging your bright picture. Share it in the comments.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It amazes me the influence of color in our lives. A bright bouquet of flowers may just help you get through a dark day. 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